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Add an aitextaroo entry to ~/.cursor/mcp.json with the MCP URL and an Authorization header that reads your API key from the environment. Cursor's agent can then text you and wait for your reply.

Method: Remote MCP server · Updated October 23, 2026

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    Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

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    {
  "mcpServers": {
    "aitextaroo": {
      "url": "https://api.aitextaroo.com/mcp",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer ${env:AITEXTAROO_API_KEY}" }
    }
  }
}
  2. 2

    Set AITEXTAROO_API_KEY in your shell, restart Cursor, and check the server is enabled under MCP settings.

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  • “When the background agent opens a PR, text me the link.”

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  1. Your AI:

    ✅ Refactor finished: 42 files changed, all 318 tests passing. Open a PR?

  2. You:

    Yes. Tag Priya for review

  3. Your AI:

    PR #128 is open and Priya's tagged. Want me to start on the docs next?

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